Coastal forestry companies call out logging giant Mosaic
2020-05-28
This sure caught our eye – a full-page open letter in the weekend edition (May 23, 2020) of the Vancouver Sun sharply criticizing a majorContinue Reading
Cafes blossom on QB’s sidewalks and waterfront
2020-05-28
Qualicum Beach is blossoming with cafes offering a wide range of fare from fresh house-made sushi to award-winning coffee served with luscious pastries whipped upContinue Reading
Newspaper boxes soon to litter QB streets?
2020-05-28
In our recent article on Black Press’ campaign for public donations, we noted that QB Council recently gave approval to Black Press to place newspaperContinue Reading
Rushed property tax decision
2020-05-28
Regular as clockwork, Property Tax Notices appeared in the mail this week. In the wake of an unprecedented pandemic, most municipal governments took a good,Continue Reading
Media mogul begs for handouts – is Black Press failing?
2020-05-21
All of a sudden Black Press is running ads in its own newspapers, and online, asking for donations from the public. “Support local journalism –Continue Reading
Creative fitness during COVID-19
2020-05-21
While some local gyms are cautiously beginning to open this week, many exercise enthusiasts have risen to the challenge finding alternatives that weigh in asContinue Reading
QB Planning Director admits non-compliance with Town policy
2020-05-21
During the May 13, 2020 Town Council meeting, Councillor Adam Walker reported that a person who had applied for development permits had sent multiple emailsContinue Reading
Mid-Island transit plan needed for inter-Regional travel?
2020-05-21
In our last issue Errol Miller wrote about the need for a comprehensive Vancouver Island transportation strategy. Many other parties seem to agree on that,Continue Reading
LETTERS: Mayor Wiese balks at Councillor Filmer’s request to review pre-COVID capital projects
2020-05-21
Lance Nater writes: A recent article in the PQB News regarding an RDN meeting, quotes Mayor Wiese as withdrawing the Town’s $2,500 grant application forContinue Reading
Another waterfront fiasco soon to get Council’s green light?
2020-05-13
It’s becoming a recurring theme. Yet another Qualicum Beach property owner is asking for major variances to accommodate a destruction / construction project, this timeContinue Reading